Erosion of Differentiation Due to Technological Innovation, Price Competition and Competitors
First written in FY2016. 8 of 13 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-11-06.
Internet Initiative Japan moved to the "Worse" side of this theme in 2020, 5 years before the typical company in this theme (2025).
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 16 of 49 companies on the "Worse" side.
79 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2026RestatedAnnual report
「Meanwhile, AI technology is advancing rapidly. If the Group is slow to respond to this technology or to develop its human resources, cannot secure a technological advantage and improve operational productivity, or is unable to respond appropriately to changes in customer needs, its competitiveness may decline, affecting its operating results and financial condition.」
The Group reaffirms its previous recognition of the risks associated with technological innovation and changes in the competitive environment, including the possibility that competitiveness may decline because of delays in adopting AI and developing human resources. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「In the communications services industry, including the Internet, technology, industry standards, customer needs and the competitive environment are changing rapidly, and new products and services are frequently introduced.」
The recognition of the risk that technology, standards, customer needs and the competitive environment are changing rapidly, requiring the Company to maintain its technological advantage and differentiation, is reaffirmed. - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「In the communications services industry, including the Internet, technology, industry standards, customer needs and the competitive environment are changing rapidly, and new products and services are frequently introduced.」
The recognition of the risk that technology, standards, customer needs and the competitive environment are changing rapidly, requiring the Company to maintain its technological advantage and differentiation, is reaffirmed. - FY2021-Q3MaterialisedAnnual report
「Revenue from Internet connection services for individuals was ¥19,390 million, down 0.7% year on year, mainly due to a decline in revenue from mobile services for individuals resulting from intensifying competition and weak sales outlet operations associated with the spread of COVID-19.」
Revenue from Internet connection services for individuals decreased 0.7% year on year, mainly due to intensifying competition and weak sales outlet operations associated with the spread of the infection. - FY2021-Q2MaterialisedAnnual report
「Revenue from Internet connection services for individuals was ¥12,885 million, down 0.9% year on year, mainly due to a decline in revenue from mobile services for individuals resulting from intensifying competition and weak sales outlet operations associated with the spread of COVID-19.」
Revenue from Internet connection services for individuals decreased 0.9% year on year, mainly due to intensifying competition and other factors. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「In the communications services industry, including the Internet, technology, industry standards, customer needs and the competitive environment are changing rapidly, and new products and services are frequently introduced.」
The risk of reduced differentiation due to technological innovation, industry standards, customer needs and changes in the competitive environment is reaffirmed. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「In the communications services industry, including the Internet, technology, industry standards, customer needs and the competitive environment are changing rapidly, and new products and services are frequently introduced.」
The risk of reduced differentiation due to technological innovation, industry standards, customer needs and changes in the competitive environment is reiterated. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「In the communications services industry, including the Internet, technology, industry standards, customer needs and the competitive environment are changing rapidly, and new products and services are frequently introduced.」
The need to respond to technological innovation, industry standards, customer needs and changes in the competitive environment, and to maintain differentiation, is reiterated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「In the communications services industry, including the Internet, technology, industry standards, customer needs and the competitive environment are changing rapidly, and new products and services are frequently introduced.」
The impact of an inability to respond to new technologies and industry standards, develop new services or differentiate from competitors is described.